Explore the Family Name Gossom
The meaning of Gossom
Probably English: variant of Gosson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gossom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gossom has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname fell from 79,958 in 2000 to 88,020 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 10.08%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying the Gossom surname also dropped from 221 in 2000 to 211 in 2010, a reduction of around 4.52%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname saw a drop of 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #88,020 | -10.08% |
| Count | 221 | 211 | -4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gossom
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Gossom, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes over the decade. In terms of ethnic identity, in 2000, 73.30% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly reduced to 72.51% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black increased from 22.62% in 2000 to 24.17% in 2010. However, the number of individuals who identified with two or more races decreased significantly by 34.53%, falling from 3.62% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Gossom surname that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.3% | 72.51% | -1.08% |
| Black | 22.62% | 24.17% | 6.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.62% | 2.37% | -34.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |